Ellison And Joycelyn: A Love Beyond The Rules Novel

Chapter 254 Ellison , dont misunderstand , Sibyl just spoke out of turn .

But this situation does seem a bit strange .

Ill apologize to your wife on her behalf , said Averi in a calm and composed tone , showing no hesitation in apologizing to a younger generation .

After speaking , she immediately turned her attention to Isolde , whom Luna supported .

The younger generation may not believe , but the older generation would at least consider it .

The matter is indeed suspicious , Mrs.

Grant .

Perhaps we should invite the priest who usually recites prayers to provide insight .

After all , this concerns the century long legacy of the Grant family and its future generations , Averi suggested , her tone serious and respectful .

Yes , yes , the others quickly agreed , their faces pale with fear .

These people had welcomed Joycelyn into the genealogy the day before , but in just one night , they seemed eager to drive her out , hoping to seize the benefits she had gained .

Take these somewhere and bury them properly .

As for the flowers , replace them with a new batch and get a new gardener as well , ordered Isolde , raising her hand to signal the servants to clear away the dead snakes .

Seeing Isolde didnt respond , Averi subtly signaled to a few relatives .

Mrs.

Grant , this situation is unsettling .

Perhaps we should invite a priest to take a look .

Did Ellison and his wife have their birth charts checked before marriage ? Sometimes , if the characters dont align , it can lead to complications , the elderly woman from the Jamir Grant branch murmured with a hint of unease .

That boy is tough ; nothing can break him .

Dont worry too much , my dear , Isolde said with a reassuring smile .

Ellison is definitely under divine protection , but for something like this to happen on such an important day , its as if the benefactors are sending a warning , said the elderly woman , leaning on her cane .

Her words were tinged with suspicion .

Hold onto the benefactors so tightly .

Be careful ; tonight , they might come looking for you to keep them company .

Ellison said , his voice cold and direct , effectively silencing everyone in the room with a single remark .

The nearly 80 year old woman was so startled by his words that she immediately fell silent .

If the benefactors came looking , she knew she wasnt far from her resting place .

Honestly , how can you speak like that ? Isolde pretended to scold Ellison with a feigned tone of disapproval .

Otherwise , should I have my wife learn some ancient art to summon the benefactors of the Grant family from beyond ? Maybe thatll satisfy everyone .

Otherwise , if a mosquito dies in the house next time , theyll blame her , too .

How ridiculous ! Ellison sneered , standing there casually in his loungewear , his hands stuffed in his pockets .

His commanding presence sent a chill through the room , making everyone uneasy .

He had already defended her in every possible way , and no one dared to say another word .

If even the eighty year old elder couldnt get a kind word , the younger oneswho dared speak up would likely be scolded mercilessly .

Upstairs , Joycelyn felt quite anxious .

It was the first time the entire Grant family had made things difficult for her , which affected her mood somewhat .

She thought , These people know how to stir things up , bullying someone as helpless as me .

But thankfully , my husband not only provides for our family but is also a force to be reckoned with in this high society .

They said that in a marriage , a womans treatment in her husbands family often depended on his attitude .

Joy experienced this firsthand .

had Its still early .

Everyone should go back and rest for a while .

Well have breakfast later , Isolde instructed , signaling everyone to disperse .

Even though everyone had their opinions , none dared to show them in front of the unquestionable authority of Isolde and 1/3 Chapter 254 Ellison .

They had underestimated Joycelyns position in Ellisons and holdes hearts , thinking they could use the situation to sway their views , but they were proven wrong Even Lily had thought the same .

After all the effort spent creating the eerie events overnight , Ellison and Isolde didnt even seem to take it seriously .

What happened just now was the biggest taboo in prominent families .

Once everyone had left , Lily stepped out from behind the large tree .

She quickly walked to the backyard , lifted the fabric curtain , and with a steady hand , pinched the venomous snake by its weak spot , hiding it within the voluminous sleeve of her dress .

Ellison did not immediately head upstairs to his room .

Instead , he instructed William to check all the security footage from the previous night and investigate the incident .

By the time he returned to his room , he happened to run into Sandra , who was obediently heading downstairs .

Ellison , I never knew you could curse so fiercely , she remarked with a playful tone .

Youve got so much to learn , little one , Ellison said , his hands in his pockets , not paying much attention to Sandra as she headed downstairs .

Once he returned to his room , he locked the door .

Sandra stuck out her tongue and skipped down the stairs .

Looks like Sandra has some sense , Ellison remarked as he removed his clothes .

Joycelyn quickly stepped forward , eager to assist him .

She gently took his hand away and carefully unbuttoned his shirt and trousers .

Ill do it , my beloved hubby , she said , her tone soft and attentive as she helped him change .

Well , Mrs.

Grant seems a little different today , Ellison remarked , his deep eyes narrowing as he observed his sweet , obedient wife before him : Joycelyn didnt try to flatter him ; her eyes were slightly red , but she kept smiling .

Whats wrong ? Did you get scared and cry ? Ellison asked , gently pinching her soft cheek .

Well , Joycelyn helped him remove his clothes , unable to resist pressing her face against his chest , gently nuzzling it .

I heard what you said earlier , about protecting me .

I didnt know it would feel this good to be protected .

His words deeply moved her .

She had thought that after living in the Mercer family for over a decade , she had lost all hope for kindness and warmth .

But when she was truly protected , held firmly behind someone who would defend her , she felt a deep sense of happiness that .

nourished her .

It was so warm that she couldnt help but feel moved , almost to tears .

Dont worry , with me here , no one will hurt you , Ellison said .

Okay .

Joycelyn nodded in agreement .

The couple changed into classic black and white outfits , with Joycelyn adding a cute couples diamond brooch to her attire .

After freshening up , they walked downstairs hand in hand to the hall for breakfast .

They had to attend the first breakfast banquet .

They arrived at the lively hall after walking through the long corridor and across the small bridge .

Joycelyn kept her attention on her surroundings , as she slightly feared snakes .

She was careful with every step she took .

However , she didnt notice that Lily was subtly watching her in the crowd , her gaze fixed on Joycelyn .

Lily loosened her grip on the venomous snake wrapped around her wrist , allowing it to slither down as she pretended to brush past some greenery nearby .

Last night , she secretly smashed the snakes eggs through the window , then used a small robot to smear the residue onto Joycelyns shoes .

As soon as Joycelyn came into contact with the scent , the mother snake would relentlessly track her down .

The venomous snake slithered close to the ground , rapidly heading toward Joycelyn .

As the distance between the snake and Joycelyn shrank , Lily felt her blood boiling with excitement .

Her mind screamed , Bite her , bite her to death ! The thrill of seeing her plan unfold was almost overwhelming .